Fluidic centripetal device

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the fluidic centripetal device shown in a closed cover configuration;

FIG. 2 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the fluidic centripetal device shown in an open cover configuration.

Throughout the Figures, the broken lines illustrate unclaimed portions of the fluidic centripetal device. None of the broken lines form a part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a fluidic centripetal device, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Chapdelaine; Sebastien (Levis, CA), Peytavi; Regis (Cabestany, FR), Beliveau; Thomas-Eric (Danville, CA), Gaucher; Francois (Beloeil, CA), Mainville; Patrick (Montreal, CA)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type GenePOC inc. UNIVERSITE LAVAL Quebec Quebec N/A N/A CA CA
Assignee:	Gene POC, Inc. (Quebec, QC, CA) Universite Laval (Quebec, QC, CA)
Appl. No.:	D/543,358
Filed:	October 23, 2015

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/219
Current International Class:	2401
Field of Search:	;D24/216-219,186,224-226,231,232 ;D10/81

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Primary Examiner: Doan; Anhdao
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Bey; Dawn-Marie Bey & Cotropia PLLC